A walk through the city (OPEN)

Goken had been having a busy week. Not only had he been installed as the Yondaime Yamikage, he had also begun to work on changing the run of the village to allow for more trade opportunities. He was beginning to consider holding a Kage summit to meet with the other Kages and discuss business and trade deals that could be greatly beneficial to all three nations. But that was still some ways away. For now, he was trying to catch a break from all of the paperwork and was taking a stroll around town. He was offered many waves and nods, though some people still didn’t recognize him. He had been cooped up in his office all week, so it was understandable. He could tell that his presence made some shinobi feel on edge. He assumed it was because though he had so little chakra, the pressure given off by his energy was enough to rival the other two kage. He knew that he was much stronger than any of the previous kage of Yami, so he guessed it was only natural that it took getting used to for some people. After he had been walking for a bit, he decided to take a short rest on a bench near one of the training grounds. Maybe he would happenstance upon a few of his shinobi out to train so he could see some of the strength his village had to offer

Fauna smiled as, unknown to this new Yamikage; she formed onto the bench from the shadow cast from under the bench until she appeared solid next to him.

"Impressive, but your quite behind your goals with trying to rival the other hidden villages, ain't you? I believe you are the fourth Yamikage, my apologies, but from the few details I have, I didn't catch your name, any chance I could receive it, Lord Yamikage?" Fauna purred at him; the man she saw had big spiky black hair and huge muscles and secretly; Fauna was quite enjoying the gun show the kage was doing indirectly. Even though he wouldn't have been able to see her coming, he would have known who she was due to her...reputation having spread to all the hidden villages. She turned her head to him with a smile, her demon-like eyes watching this new kage closely to see what his reaction would be.

Magunasu, in his normal, hungover fashion, was wandering the city. He hadn't planned on running into anyone, but when he felt a very recongizeable aura, he decided to go see the new Yamikage. In all his stupor, he knew at least that. He had left the kid at home, to nap. He had woken up, again, after maybe an hour of drinking himself to the point where he blacked out. Each time the effect lessened. Maybe if he didn't do it day after day, he'd be a bit better. A little bit alright. That, however, was neither here nor where he was going. He wore his normal kimono with sandals.

He saw the new Kage. Boy was the guy beefy. Magunasu stood maybe an inch taller then the guy, and he felt small. He had to get used to this. This was the kage that he was going to have to listen to, and if he couldn't listen to him proper, he wouldn't be able to do anything proper. He then looked over and saw someone he was 90% sure a very evil kunoichi, and she was talking to his new kage. This couldn't be good.

He ran forward and got next to the two, in specific next to Goken. He wasn't exactly sure what was happening, but he didn't like it. Sure, Goken was strong, but this lady was dangerous from what he heard. He was clearly on edge.

He said nothing, and hadn't heard her question. He was obviously hungover, but he still had his wits about him enough to contest most people.

Goken glanced to his right as he saw a woman seemingly materialize from the shadows. He recognized her as Fauna Yasenha. He had heard of her from around the village as a Kunoichi from the village hidden in harmony. He noted that she seemed to be studying him, probably wondering about his skills or aptitude to lead this village. He heard her speak, saying he was still behind the other villages, and asking his name. He would let out a dry laugh as he went to answer before one of his shonobi, whom he recognized as an S-ranked Jounin got between him and this newcomer. He supposed he would need to get used to this kind of treatment as he was now valued above what he once was. Sighing a bit he would say, “Stand down, we are merely having a chat, though I thank you for your service Magunasu. You definitely live up to your rank. Now, My name is Goken. And as for being behind the other villages, that is subject to change soon enough. There is enough wealth in the worlds that no village needs to suffer. I plan to bring Yamigakure into a new age of prosperity that this village has never known before.” With that he would glance over to Magunasu, who was clearly hung over and gain a slightly amused smile on his face. Standing, he would look at Fauna. “While you are here, why not let us get a show of your skills, you are a highly reputable kunoichi around the world. Maybe Magunasu would grace the young lady with a spar to show good will to your village?” With that he would step to the side to see what Magunasu wanted. Truth be told, he simply wanted to see how the man fought whilst hung over and wanted to do some information gathering of his own from the Chowagakure ninja.

Fauan noticed the roped hidden dark shinobi come across to sit next to his kage; although judging by his face, it seemed he had a little too much to drink as his cheeks were flushed red, although he seemed high alert due to her. She wondered if he recognized her before the kage told him to stand down, reassuring the drunk jonin that they were only having a chat before he introduced himself as Goken as he explained that, even though he knew his village was behind, it wouldn't be for long as he intended to bring the hidden dark out into the light of prosperity so no one would suffer. At this, Fauna gave a creepy giggle before looking back at the training ninja.

"Lord Yamikage, not to say your goals are noble, but you have the mindset of a child; You see, if you attempt to remove the vices that this village has grown dependent on, they will only resist you. People's desire are not so easily taken without a fight; drugs, booze, women of the night, the vices of men and shinobi alike can't be stopped by a single man and his ideals, Goken, But I will say I look forward to seeing you try," Fauna said with a smirk before letting the kage continue, asking since while she was here, she wouldn't mind sparing with the drunk jonin as a show of good faith between villages. Fauna knew this game, she had played it many times, but she shrugged and stood up.

"Sure, if this Magunasu can even stand on his own two feet from all that booze he was drinking earlier," Fauna said with a demented giggle, openly mocking the drunk shinobi while taking a light defensive stance, waiting to see if he would even answer the challenge of his kage to spar with her as a cruel face formed on her face.

Magunasu nodded to his kage, before hearing the insult Fauna told him, he scratched his head. “Had you caught me about two hours before, I’d have said not at all. However. You caught me now, and I’m quite capable of standing on my two feet. Usually. Good thing one of them usually times, is right now. Now. Do you wish for me to use my weapon now or later?”

He was a gentleman. Not really, but this is one of those times looks mattered, so he attempted to act like one. He’d motion for Fauna to move into the center of the arena. He took his Kimono off to show a refined body with little fat, even with all the alcohol he drinks. His combat pants were still on, thankfully. He wasn’t quite hungover enough to not wear pants, and his sandals were on nice and tight.

“Right. What are we sparring to? First blood?”

He adopted a neutral stance, one that by all means to a slower ninja would be cumbersome, but he was not slow. He was one of the fastest ninja around, going fast even for a jounin, which made this stance perfect. His whole body was relaxed, and it was quite obvious he was experienced. If he wasn’t, he wouldn’t be starting this off with Taijtusu.

Goken sighed as they exchanged banter, though he was proud that his shinobi had not taken the bait left by his opponent. Stepping to the side as he saw them take stances, “This match will be to first blood or until one of the two of you concedes defeat. No attacks that could kill and nothing that can permanently maim an opponent. This is meant to be a friendly spar. Now, I expect big things Magunasu. Hajime!” at the last word he waved his hand to signify the beginning of the match. He would be sure to watch closely as the two shinobi battled, to get a feel for both of their strengths.

Fauna followed the gesture and moved into the arena properly, Watching Magunasu prepare himself, removing the top of his kimono to show off his toned body, although Fauna seemed to noticed the men in Yamikagure, including the new kage had the habit of directly or indirectly showing off their muscles. Goken told them both it would be a first to draw blood or until one of them admits defeat before starting the match. Fauna heard that they couldn't use anything that killed or could cause grievous bodily harm, so taijutsu would have to do for now.

Once they were both in a decent position; Fauna dashed forwards at equal speeds to Magunasu, especially once she activated her well-known lesser devil aura jutsu, which surged around her, forming lightning all around her body in the shape of a demon, especially as her horned pigtails rose up as the lightning formed the horns to match them. She would duck downwards before with a surprisingly powerful kick with her bladed high heeled boots that would kick him into the air. Then, she would appear behind the jonin in the air, using the shadow of the dancing leaf technique to follow his movements. Then, as a finisher, She would dash up above him and would punch him in the gut, then, if it hit, a lightning bolt would shot out from her fist and slam him into the ground while the lightning bolt also shot into the sky as her jutsu did that like recoil.

She would land on the ground gracefully, still covered in her lightning devil aura, waiting to see what Magunasu's response would be.

WC: 285

Chakra: 758/800

jutsus used:

Name: Leaf Rising WindRank: C-rankType: TaijutsuElement: NoneRange: CloseDescription: This technique uses the entire body as a spring, by amassing power through taking a posture where the back of the body falls down. With this powerful taijutsu, the user kicks just above the head. Because the power of the kick from the ground is instantly converted into a blow, the enemy hit with this attack will be launched high into the sky.

Name: Shadow of the Dancing LeafRank: C-rankType: TaijutsuElement: NoneRange: CloseDescription: A technique where a shinobi follows the opponent, closely matching his or her body's movement, just like a leaf that dances in the air is followed by its shadow. The technique is usually preceded by a swift upper kick that will launch the target into the air. It is mainly used to position an opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. This move by itself is harmless, but it is usable as a stepping stone for a great many powerful techniques like Front Lotus, Lion Combo etc. That being said, it also has a rather high degree of difficulty.

Name: Lesser hammer of RaijinRank: CType: OffensiveElement: Lightning StyleRange: Melee to Short rangeDescription: When punching using his lightning style: Lesser aura of the lightning devil jutsu, Luke's punches generate a lightning bolt that can blast opponents back a small distance, the force is strong enough that it can force someone through a dense tree and fell it. However, the lightning does also blast the same distance from Luke's shoulder in the direction his shoulder is in, this can give away your position if anyone is looking or is a sensor who can detect jutsus of this rank.Requirements: Lightning style: Lesser aura of the lightning devil jutsu to be active and to have minimum in 2 in traditional ninjutsu and 2 in traditional taijutsu.

Name: Lightning style: Lesser Aura of the lightning devil jutsuRank: CType: Offensive // Supplementary Element: Lightning releaseRange: PersonalSpeciality: NintaijutsuDescription: This is the technique that gives Luke's his most well known monkier of the lightning devil; a jutsu he developed himself as seeing how his lightning chakra tends to act while in combat. This jutsu allows him at will to form a aura of lightning around him in the shape of a demon with medium sized horms and even a tail, Similar to a chakra cloak and the LRA. However, while they protect against some damage, this aura cannot protect the user as its normally coats the user in lightning chakra, so it doesn't grant any defensive bonus while in use. However, while in use, his attacks become augmented by his lightning, allowing to utilize his own unique style of nintaijutsu techniques. The devil aura also does something similar to LRA while it electrifies the nerves of the user, although not to the same level that LRA does (+5 to speed). This also comes useful if unable to move as the user can self electrocute themselves using the aura to get themselves moving. To note that once used, the aura doesn't require the same constant chakra cost to maintain until its disabled (maintained at 15 chakra per post).Requirements: Unique to Luke's chakra, but minimum requires of two in traditional ninjutsu, plus points in traditional taijutsu to be able to learn the nintaijutsu that comes along with this.

He threw his body back, practically on instinct. This barely let him dodge the blade that came this close to cutting his nose off. He shook his head, smacking it. He had to get his head on straight. He fought like this all the time, just not always against an opponent quite as...strong as his current opponent. Everything about his opponent was dangerous, and he was sure she was holding back, just like he was. He had to dig deep and bring out the big guns. He turned on his Hekigan, and then he did a few handsigns, and felt time slow down around him. He smiled, it was time to get serious.

He used Jikukan once again to clear the space, all the while you could hear a humming sound. All this would look like a blur to his opponent, most likely. He, once in front of his opponenet, would start punching and kicking at a speed much higher then most would think possible. Punch, Punch and a kick. That pattern happened twice. After the fact, he'd hop back, hoping that it had all hit and he had won. To do all that he had, was tiring.

460/600 chakra left

Jutsu used:

He turned on his Hekigan, which gave him a +1 tier bonus to Jikugan; turning it to Grand Master, and a +10 to perception.

Following Jutsus were used in order---

Name: Humming Step: Step DanceRank: AType: Jikukan Ninjutsu/TaijutsuElement: N/ARange: MediumDescription: The user manipulates time to go slower around themselves and their opponent via the use of the Heikigan and a evasive form of taijutsu. In doing so this gives the illusion that they’re moving insanely fast, fast enough so that the opponent believes their seeing after images. (Cuts enemey speed stat in half)Requirements: Nōblord Clan Only.

Clan jutsus:Name: Humming Step: Spacial BlowRank: BType: Bukijutsu/JikukanElement: N/ARange: AllDescription:The user via the Heikigan manipulates space around both them and their opponent. In doing so this allows the user to change or erase the distance of the gap between both themselves and an opponent within a single moment as if the user would teleport to or away from its target. This in theory should send their target into a state of confusion long enough to administer a powerful blow up close or far from their weapon of choice in need be. During the manipulation of space the target would be able to hear a distinct humming sound.Requirements:Nōblord Clan only.

Name: Grass-Shadow Style: Emit Destroy PalmRank: CType: TaijutsuElement: NoneRange: CloseHandseals: Boar → RamSpeed: User Speed +20Description: Channeling chakra through their body, the user delivers a set of open-handed as well as closed-fist hits along with kicks to the opponent. This series of attack is so fast that it can barely be followed by the naked eye.

Mugetsu had just arrived in time to see both ninja start the sparring session. At first Mugetsu had decided to hide within the shadows but upon noticing the new Yamikage, Mu would come out from the shadows to greet him oit of respect. Walking up to the Yamikage as Mag would began use their clans secret techniques he would bow to the young kage before speaking briefly.

While greeting the Yamikage, Mugetsu had not taken his left eye off of the fight. It would seem that Mag was fighting a rather famous and gifted ninja. In fact one that was capable of defeating a Bijuu or so the Phantom had heard.

Goken had been watching the fight with an interested gaze, it appeared that both were strong in their own right. With an extremely interesting bout of taijutsu, they were doing very well. He was interrupted from the spar when he was approached by Mugetsu, a rather prominent man in the shinobi populace of the village. After bowing and introducing himself, Goken would nod his head back to the man, “Well met, it is nice to meet yet another Jonin of the village. And yes, that is her. She is most likely here to gather information for the Chokage. I do not think that she is a threat to the village at present, and if she is, im certain that between the three S-ranked shinobi in this area we can hold her off. Your relative is fairing quite well against her wouldn’t you say?” With this, he would turn his attention back to the fight. His tail having snaked out from its hiding and was now twitching with excitement of battle.

Fauna saw him dodge her heel blade by only a few centimeters, only just passing over his nose. She moved a little back before she saw his eyes changed, however, this wasn't any dojutsu she had ever seen before or even heard of. She then felt the area slow down, like time itself was slowing down around them. Fauna realized this must have been space-time ninjutsu, but even she had never heard of a jutsu that could do something like localized time manipulation. He shot forward and even though she could move; her movements were slowed by this dojutsu, so she couldn't react as well as she normally could.

So, she would raise her palm up to Magunasu's face, which would appear like she was trying to block his strikes, but she knew, due to the difference in their current speed, she wouldn't be able to, but as her palm reached his face, it would produce a bright light and if he was looking at her palm, he would suddenly feel sleepy and eventually, after a few moments, would fall unconscious at her feet before the majority of his attacks connected to Fauna's relief.

The practitioner holds the palm of their hand over the victim's face, white light then emanates from their hand, disorientating the victim and knocking them unconscious for two posts. However, the target must see the light coming from the palm for the technique to be effective and can only be used on one person at a time.Requirements: At least 2 in touch-based Genjutsu.

He saw her palm raise up, and had a bad feeling. He had too much of a speed advantage for her to block his hits, and he wasn't sure what her skill set was. His choice, was, to be better safe rather then sorry. He used the little of the speed advantage he had left, and spun to the right and ran past. He didn't even try to assault her. He didn't trust what she was doing, and as he landed behind her, he turned and then leapt back. Magunasu realized that he was most likely outmatched without using his blade, and that he had to play real careful.

He didn't know what he just dodged, but he knew that it sure as hell wasn't good. She had to have some tricks up her sleeves. She had one up her heel! The blade that had initiated the combat still spooked him, but it wasn't like it was something that he couldn't deal with. He had dealt with faster weapons. Hell, he could use his weapon faster. It was truely something terrifying, the Humming Step style, and he intended to prove that today. Well, maybe. This Fauna chick was dangerous and he didn't particularly want to match lethal wits with her. However, lack of lethal also made him hard-pressed for techniques. Sure, he was using those he had as non-lethal, but he only had so much effectivety without his weapon.

"It seems that without trying to kill each other, we're about equal, huh. This gives me a firm impression that this spar will most likely end with you winning. I'm not going to lie, used a good bit of energy to attempt to end it fast. You managed to fend it off by spooking me. I don't trust anything you do when at such a disadvantage, especially since you showed me what kind of fighter you were at the very start. Unless you want to continue, I concede. I don't feel like I need to get pressured enough to bring my blade out on instict." He walked and sat on the floor of the arena, brushing his sweaty hair back.

Mugetsu paid close attention to Fauna as the short spar continued, she was good, good enough that even Mag, while still somewhat intoxicated was smart enough to stop the fight before being forced to play his hand.

Although there had been one thing that bother the Phantom... He did not like how his his friend and close advisor used their clans secret techniques so casually. Mugetsu as the most current leader of the clan had gone out of his way to keep all their technique secret from public knowledge but he had understood why Mag needed to use them.

This bout had also allowed Mugetsu to see just how defenseless and non effective those in their clan combat could be without their own weapons. This was something the two needed to work on certainly.

Fauna stood back as she saw him dash past her, using his superior speed under this bizarre jutsu to move past her palm before she could even start it. She felt the jutsu fade as Magunasu came up to her, explained his observation that, under a non-kill spar, they were about equal. He also explained he had burned a large amount of chakra to try and finish the spar, yet, as she guessed, the reason was that she had got under his skin, which was interesting to hear from him since it could imply he had a weak state of mind; She made a mental note of it in case they were to fight again or if she could get some information from him about that bizarre jutsu he used on her during the spar.

"Thank you, Magunasu-kun, although don't get me wrong; your pretty strong, but your kinda sloppy, wasting so much chakra on little old me. Besides, this is only a taste of my abilities, so don't think you've gotten me figured all out; I have plenty of tricks to play with you," Fauna said with a grin similar to the three tails; large, pointed like a Cheshire cat; twisted and with a cruel sarcasm to her voice before her face turned back to normal as she saw another Jonin come up to Magunasu, looking rather serious, asking him if he understood what they needed to do and Fauna raised a eyebrow at this new jonin.

"And who you be, honey? and what do you mean by "knowing what you need to do"? That sounds like a threat to me or am I mistaken? Hmm, well?" Fauna said, shooting the jonin a serious glare before she would appear to vanish before his eyes, then reappearing from his shadow to wrap her arms around his chest, her breasts pressing into his back as she whispered the last two words of her sentence in his ear, wondering what he meant and if he was going to fight her like his friend did.